Senior Estimator

New Yesterday

*** Relocation assistance available for those outside the Tucson area *** TITLE: Senior Mechanical Estimator
REPORTS TO: Director of Pre-Construction & Estimating
The HVAC estimator is responsible for preparing estimates with the Arizona Area pre-construction team. Assist sales team with business operations in Arizona via maintaining and fostering strong relationships with a select customers, assist sales team members’ technical and project estimating capabilities.
Estimating / Pre-Construction Services:  Capability and understanding of estimating mechanical piping systems. Capability and understanding of estimating prime contracting mechanical retrofit projects including electrical and structural trades. Projects range from conceptual budgets, plan and spec projects, owner direct design build projects and special projects as defined. Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope. Reviews equipment selections and confirms proper site surveys are completed on design build, owner direct, and prime projects. Identifies risk issues and their order of magnitude on design build projects to include voltages and fitment. Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing. Prepares instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information as required. Provide complete mechanical estimates including material and labor take-offs, equipment quotes, subcontractor quotes, and written proposals. Perform On-Screen Computer Generated Take-offs for Sheetmetal and Hydronic Piping Systems. Attend job walks and site visits for select customers or in support of various pre-construction services proposals/projects Cooperate and communicate effectively with Managers, Sales & Pre-Con Staff, operations persons, and other administrative team members. Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information & pricing Prepare conceptual budgets based on minimal information Reviews general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits as required Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company’s core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations Provide needed information to other departments and management to ensure jobs are completed on time, within budget, contractually compliant [Cooperative Purchasing], and fulfilling customer expectations Complete Quality Assurance analysis on projects to prevent call backs and warranty work Attend weekly Sales/Pre-Con Coordination Meetings as required
Sales and Marketing: Foster and build positive customer relationships with a select number of organizations via frequent visits and interactions with all levels of organizational facilities decision makers Prepare and present professional and highly accurate proposals that provide clear technical solutions, financial viability, and overall cost savings. Understand select clients services needs and requirements ensuring timely response to all requirements. Attend periodic marketing events, conferences, and tradeshows to promote company capabilities and foster customer relationships. Develop a working knowledge of all existing cooperative purchasing and organizational specific contracts and other procurement tools to maximize efficient project delivery Communicate customer perceptions by gathering customer feedback and sharing information with project/field managers and sales team. Initiate new projects with architects, engineers, owners, and general contractors Assist in the sales process as needed to include initial customer introductions or various meetings to propose a specific project.
Other:  Key resource to maintain and enhance quality across all existing lines of business Provide vital input to management as needed to assess and recommend expansion into new lines of business Furnish specialized mentorship and guidance to designated areas of the business and personnel as requested by management Maintain credentials and certifications via continuing education to advance and institutionalize industry best practices
Continuing Development:  Research and maintain technological excellence in the mechanical trade Initiate suggestions for company-wide process improvements
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